8 May 2012

Zombie Fight are a New York hardcore band formed in
November 2010. They have recently released a new EP titled Alive and Well which they played a release show with Ashes Forever
and Torch Bearer (wish I could have been there). First impressions are that this
band is out to make a statement with their ‘in-your-face’ style of hardcore.
They incorporate themes of negativity that surround the world, and after
listening to this record there is a balance between the music and the lyrics,
relating to real life situations. It is evident that these guys are from New
York and can hear the influences coming through in the vein of bands like Sick of it All and Judge.

This is one of the catchiest records that I have heard in
a while and pack a punch with their heavy straight up hardcore sound. Fiery
guitar riffs are present throughout each track alongside the exploding drum
beats and rhythms. Some the instrumental parts of the tracks do remind me of
some of the older Bane songs, only Aaron Bedard’s vocals have been replaced
with an aggressive attitude with booming and deafening shouts. Of course there
are many influences present in Zombie Fight’s music but what I really like
about Alive and Well is that they
combine a variety of hardcore sub-genres to create a driving force of a record.
There are many references to a failed society but even through the aggression
there are many lyrics in relation to positivity and hope guiding us through a
day to day life.

Tracks Celebrities
Think They Are the Best Role Models and The
Decision contain some uplifting guitar riffs and faster paced drum rhythms
and fits perfectly with the rough shouting vocals. There is a strong mix
between the steady rhythms and breakdown moshing parts. In Reconnect the continuing riffs soon breaks out into some mad
technical guitar patterns adding variety yet again. This record is well
structured and contains some appealing music. The track Sick Of takes yet a different sound combining more old-school
hardcore punk instrumentals which makes you want to dive around and circle pit.
This is good quality aggressive music at its best.

My only gripe is the recording quality but the content
within the music easily makes up for this. I don’t really have anything
negative to say about this band and am enjoying Zombie Fights music. If you’re
into aggressive tough style hardcore and enjoy confrontational subjects dealing
with friendship, society and drastic change then this is a record you’ll enjoy.
I guarantee it will have you moshing all day long! Check them out on the links below.